Alliant Insurance Services Acquires Laredo Commercial Insurance Agency For-Hire Trucking Portfolio; Establishes Laredo, Texas Office, Specializing in Cross-Border Transportation Risk

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 12, 2026--

Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s leading specialty broker, has acquired Laredo Commercial Insurance Agency’s For-Hire Trucking portfolio, establishing the firm’s local presence in Laredo, Texas. As part of the acquisition, Steven Cadena has joined Alliant Transportation as Vice President, expanding the firm’s specialized expertise in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions for cross-border transportation risk.

Laredo Commercial Insurance Agency is the third Texas-based agency to join Alliant in recent months, following the strategic acquisitions of McAfee Insurance Agency in Mercedes and Highpoint Insurance Group in Friendswood, expanding the firm’s footprint throughout the state. Cadena brings extensive experience and understanding of the complex Laredo transportation market, strengthening the roster of strategic broker hires with regional expertise in cross-border transportation risk.

“With the addition of Laredo Commercial Insurance Agency’s transportation book and the hire of Steven Cadena, Alliant expands our localized expertise to serve clients operating in challenging cross-border environments,” said Lisa Paul, Executive Vice President, Alliant Transportation. “Combined with our integrated technology platforms and telematics, which are helping to improve clients’ insurability and risk outcomes, Alliant Transportation continues to strengthen our foothold in cross-border markets that are integral to international trade.”

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services marks a century of success as the nation’s leading specialty broker. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is complex, and Alliant meets this complexity head-on with creativity and agility. Alliant has changed the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, giving them complete access to our resources and expertise—regardless of where the resource is located—to capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations and their people.

Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S., attracting brokers and specialists across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, professionals choose Alliant for autonomy, unparalleled resources, and a unique equity ownership opportunity. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, Alliant maintains an impressive producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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